FA Cup Winners (1957)
Aston Villa: Honours and records from 1874 to the present.
Aston Villa Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Aston, Birmingham, who currently play in the Premier League. The club was founded in 1874 and were founding members of the Football League in 1888, as well as the Premier League in 1992. They are one of the oldest football clubs in England, having won the First Division Championship seven times and the FA Cup seven times.
Quick Facts
- Opponent
- Manchester United
- Score
- 2-1
- Venue
- Wembley Stadium
- Manager
- Eric Houghton
- Captain
- Johnny Dixon
Lore & Background
Aston Villa have won honours both domestically and in European cup competitions. Their most recent domestic honour was a UEFA Europa League win in 2026.
Reader's Guide
This list encompasses the honours won by Aston Villa and the records set by the players and the club. The player records section includes details of the club's leading goalscorers and those who have made the most appearances in first-team competitions. Attendance records at Villa Park are also included in the list.
Did You Know?
- Aston Villa have won the FA Cup seven times, most recently in 1957.
- The club's first match was a 1-0 win against Aston Brook St Mary's in March 1874.
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